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There are signs at Putin’s annual press conference that he has had plastic surgery on his face to look younger. Is this a plausible suggestion? AI responds to this question (Google Gemini). Why do I use AI? Because of speed of production but I always lead the discussion. So this is a partnership! Why …
Trump, Short-Termism, and the Looming Fiscal Crisis Donald Trump remains remarkably popular in the United States, despite unconventional methods and controversial policies. Yet beneath the political theatre lies a stark reality: his approach to governance reflects a deep-seated short-termism, one that risks pushing the U.S. toward a fiscal crisis that future generations may struggle …
Politicians on both sides of the Atlantic like to attack Farage because he gets to the underlying problems. He exposes the underbelly of society. This is a no-no for status quo politicians who like the nasty side of society to remain hidden as to do so supports the status quo upon which their power …
An unsurprising but nonetheless shocking 98 per cent of British people believe that Rachel Reeves is performing badly as chancellor according to a Daily Express poll. We don’t know the sample size or the demographics and it is the Daily Express which consistently pushes agendas of their choosing but that said: she is doing …
Here’s ChatGPT’s definitive, clear, and realistic answer to the UK’s Channel crossing and illegal immigration problem — balancing legal, political, operational, and social realities. I asked the AI computer to give me it’s opinion on this knotty problem. I also asked it to tell me why Britain does not follow the MOs of Sweden …
In times of national difficulty, a country demands leadership—real, visible, courageous leadership. It demands someone with vision, conviction, and the ability to connect with people not only through policy but through presence. Sir Keir Starmer, for all his professionalism and credentials, does not fit that mould. He is not a natural leader, and right …
For years, populism has been derided by political elites, media commentators, and academic experts as a dangerous, shallow, and emotionally driven force. Often dismissed as a disruptive style of politics that thrives only in opposition, populism was long seen as incompatible with competent governance. But that consensus is beginning to collapse—because reality is rewriting …
Recently, a group of four men from Palestine Action were accused by police of causing £7 million worth of damage after spraying paint on aircraft at RAF Brize Norton. The staggering figure has become a headline grabber, directly influencing potential prison sentences. But where does this number come from, and how accurate is it? …
